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Dr. Shirley Piccarreto is a Doctor of Naturopathy with 30+ years of experience helping women identify root causes of imbalance naturally. Founder of Dr. Shirley’s Body Scan Center, she uses remote bioenergetic testing with hair, skin, nail, and urine samples to create personalized wellness programs supporting energy, hormones, digestion, and vibrant health at any age.

Latest Posts By Shirley Piccarreto

4 weeks ago

“What Do You Expect? You ARE Over 50…” And Other Nonsense Meant to Dismiss

Just a few days after returning home from three full weeks exploring Cambodia, I found myself in tears on a not-so-comfortable plastic exam table in my chiropractor’s office.
Three weeks of hiking, biking, and wandering through temples in 100+ degree tropical heat – and I had felt fantastic…

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2 months ago

Intermittent Fasting After 60: How to Make It Work for Your Body, Not Against It

There is a quiet freedom that comes with this season of life. We trust our inner wisdom more deeply. We listen to our bodies more closely. And we begin choosing what truly nourishes us. Intermittent fasting (IF) can be a beautiful ally in that listening. I love it…

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3 months ago

3 Hormones, 3 Big Benefits – and Why They Matter More Than Ever After 50

Let’s clear something up right away: Yes – we’re aging. But that doesn’t mean we’re meant to feel tired, foggy, achy, heavy, or disconnected from who we used to be. For years, women have been told that hormones are dangerous. That the hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings…

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4 months ago

Undiscovered Vietnam: Beauty, Kindness, and the Trip of a Lifetime

The first time I sat on one of those tiny red plastic stools on a busy Hanoi street corner – $1 Tiger beer in hand, a bowl of steaming pho in front of me – I felt it. That “you’re really here” moment. It was buzzing and alive. Frivolity on the streets, music and the hum of all the beautiful people…

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5 months ago

When Natural Medicine Is Best – and When Emergency Medicine Is Non-Negotiable

People often assume that because I’m a Doctor of Naturopathy, I’m “anti-medicine.” They imagine that I always choose herbs over hospitals, green drinks…

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5 months ago

My Natural Travel Pharmacy: The Remedies I Never Leave Home Without

When I travel, my suitcase is as much a wellness kit as it is a wardrobe. Decades on the road have taught me that flight delays, exotic foods, and unfamiliar microbes don’t mix well with sensitive digestion or jet-lagged immune systems. Over the years – and through a few memorable…

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5 months ago

Yes, You Can Improve the Health of Your Eyes – 9 Natural Ways to See More Clearly After 50

When my mother was 75, she went in for her regular eye exam expecting the usual: stronger lenses, thicker glasses, and another reminder that this was “just part of aging.” Instead, her doctor blinked in surprise – her prescription actually needed to be lowered. Her eyes had grown stronger…

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6 months ago

Depression in Women Over 50: Restoring Your Life Force Naturally

Depression affects millions of women worldwide, but it takes on unique dimensions as we age. Women over 50 are at particular risk, with hormonal shifts, life transitions, and even physical changes in the body contributing to low mood and loss of vitality. The World Health…

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7 months ago

Why We Need Progesterone – Especially in Our 50s and Beyond

I’ll never forget the day I looked down in the shower and saw clumps of hair swirling around the drain. My heart sank. I was just 48. “What’s happening to me?” I thought. Was it stress? Diet? Something more serious? That moment turned me into a detective of my…

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8 months ago

Finding Your Calm: Natural Remedies for Blood Pressure

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those gals who’s had (extreme) White Coat Syndrome my entire life. Just the sight of a blood pressure cuff can make my numbers spike! Recently, my partner Mark took a terrible fall down a full flight of stairs. He broke five ribs…

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